4-Methylphthalic anhydride
Agent Name
4-Methylphthalic anhydride
CAS Number
19438-61-0
Formula
C9-H6-O3
Major Category
Plastics & Rubber
Synonyms
1,3-Isobenzofurandione, 5-methyl-; Phthalic anhydride, 4-methyl-; [ChemIDplus] 4-Methylphthalic acid anhydride; 5-Methylisobenzofuran-1,3-dione; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Category
Acid Anhydrides, Cyclic
Description
Off-white to tan chips; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Comments
An irritant; [Acros Organics MSDS] See "Phthalic anhydride," "Tetrahydromethylphthalic anhydride," and "Methyltetrahydrophthalic anhydride."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Asthma
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: